THE ARTIST'S STATEMENT...
I have worked in many mediums over the years... charcoals and pencils, acrylics, wood , metal , stained glass, clay, oils, watercolor, polymer clay , resin, and last, but certainly not least, encaustic wax.
I feel fortunate to work with this beautiful, natural way of making art. Encaustic wax is an ancient medium, the history of which I find fascinating. I get a great deal of satisfaction mixing my own personal version of the combination of Beeswax, Tree Sap , and Leaf Wax to create my base encaustic medium. The mixing in of pigments in the form of colored wax medium or powders brings to mind the artists of old, and how they must have worked in a very similar way to mine. Other natural substances from both the modern and ancient world, like natural inks, oils, or natural enamels like shellac (Lac Bug secretions powdered then suspended in ethanol) are added in a variety of ways for different effects. Finally, after every layer, a heat source must be utilized to "fuse" the wax together, and I'm always glad for any reason to play with fire!
The end result is a muti-layered, luminous, representative, if not entirely realistic, portrayal of the controlled chaos that is nature, and the world around us.
I feel fortunate to work with this beautiful, natural way of making art. Encaustic wax is an ancient medium, the history of which I find fascinating. I get a great deal of satisfaction mixing my own personal version of the combination of Beeswax, Tree Sap , and Leaf Wax to create my base encaustic medium. The mixing in of pigments in the form of colored wax medium or powders brings to mind the artists of old, and how they must have worked in a very similar way to mine. Other natural substances from both the modern and ancient world, like natural inks, oils, or natural enamels like shellac (Lac Bug secretions powdered then suspended in ethanol) are added in a variety of ways for different effects. Finally, after every layer, a heat source must be utilized to "fuse" the wax together, and I'm always glad for any reason to play with fire!
The end result is a muti-layered, luminous, representative, if not entirely realistic, portrayal of the controlled chaos that is nature, and the world around us.
Jennifer A. Creech is a painter and sculptor living on Cape Cod. She has been creating, showing, and selling her art since she was a teenager. Jennifer's art encompasses many mediums, and is in both Private and Public Collections here (in the US) and abroad.
UPCOMING SHOWS/Artist's CV
Summer 2017, Miniature Encaustic Wax Paintings and Framed ACEO's by Jennifer Creech on display at Chequessette Chocolate Factory on Highland Road, North Truro Center, Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
April 1rst- April 28th, 2017: The Truro Group Show at the Truro, Massachusetts COA Gallery. Opening reception will be Sunday, April 9, 2 to 4 P.M.
August/September 2016: Kickstarter successfully funded.
MARCH 2016: The TRURO GROUP Show at the Truro, Massachusetts COA Gallery. Opening is Sunday, March 6th. Featuring local Truro Artists in a variety of Mediums, including Pat Canavari, Jennifer Creech, Joan Pereira, Joan Rogers, Cathy Skowron, and many more , _Truro Community Center, 7 Standish Way, North Truro, MA _
DECEMBER 2015: Miniature Encaustic Wax Paintings at Chequesette Chocolate Factory Cafe!
8 Highland Road, North Truro, MA
8 Highland Road, North Truro, MA
AUGUST 2015 KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN : GOAL REACHED!! Thanks to everyone who helped get us to the goal, and now that we've been funded... time to get to work!
February 2015: Solo Show at the Truro, Massachusetts COA Gallery
I will be showing several pieces of my Encaustic Wax Series : " Windswept Flowers" for the month of February, 2015, at the Truro Council on Aging Gallery, 7 Standish Way North Truro, MA 02652
November and December 2014, at Chequesette Chocolate Factory Cafe
8 Highland Road, North Truro, MA.
Over a dozen of my Encaustic wax paintings of all sizes are on display and for sale through the holidays. Come take a look and while you are there don't forget to try the wonderful Cape Cod Craft Chocolate made right on the premises!
8 Highland Road, North Truro, MA.
Over a dozen of my Encaustic wax paintings of all sizes are on display and for sale through the holidays. Come take a look and while you are there don't forget to try the wonderful Cape Cod Craft Chocolate made right on the premises!
2014 THE TRURO GROUP, group show at the TRURO PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Month of OCTOBER 2014, at the TRURO PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Opening is 2:00pm to 4:00pm Sunday, October 5th.
I will have one piece in the show upstairs.
The Month of OCTOBER 2014, at the TRURO PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Opening is 2:00pm to 4:00pm Sunday, October 5th.
I will have one piece in the show upstairs.
2013 Edward Hopper inspired Cranberry Box Auction
Highland House Museum, September 2013 : Winner: Most Hopper-esque.
Highland House Museum, September 2013 : Winner: Most Hopper-esque.
2013 TRURO- THEN AND NOW: Inspired by Historical Photographs
Drawing on photographs from the Cobb Archive, this imaginative exhibition at the Highland House Museum pairs historical with contemporary photographs of the same scenes. Ten photographers have re-photographed these scenes using representational and pictorial styles to exhibit their creativity. The photographs will be for sale until September 30th, 2013, in pairs or singles to raise funds for the Highland House Museum.
Opening reception: June 1, Saturday, 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Meet the Photographers and share light refreshments. HIGHLAND HOUSE MUSEUM,
North Truro, MA, 02652
The 10 photographers featured in the show are Bertram Perkel, Rachael Montejo, Mason Morfit, Amanda Reed, Rachael Sokolowski, Marian Averback, Rebecca Bruyn, Jennifer Creech, Fred Gaechter and James Mack.
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August 8th, 2013: Highland House Museum: North Truro, MA. 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Opening Reception for the Silent Auction of Hopper-Themed Cranberry Boxes. Mini cranberry boxes, as re-conceived by Truro artists using an Edward Hopper Theme, go on display. Silent auction bidding commences (ends on August 17th). Meet the artists. Share light refreshments. Open to the public; free admission to the Museum.
SEPT 2010 : Highland House Museum: "Four Truro Friends Art Talk"
September 1rst, 2010: 7:00pm
with Jennifer Creech, Joan Pereira, Cathy Skowron, and N. Cameron Watson.
An opportunity to hear from the artists.
September 1rst, 2010: 7:00pm
with Jennifer Creech, Joan Pereira, Cathy Skowron, and N. Cameron Watson.
An opportunity to hear from the artists.
AUG 2010: Highland Light Museum, North Truro,MA
"Four Truro Friends" Art Exhibit
Featuring the art of Jennifer Creech, Joan Perierra, Cathy Skowron, and N. Cameron Watson
Opening: August 7th, 2010 Opening Reception: 4:00pm to 7:00pm
"Four Truro Friends" Art Exhibit
Featuring the art of Jennifer Creech, Joan Perierra, Cathy Skowron, and N. Cameron Watson
Opening: August 7th, 2010 Opening Reception: 4:00pm to 7:00pm
OCT 2009 “Water, Wind and Sand,” through Oct. 31, Truro Public Library, 5 Library Lane, North Truro. Paintings by Jennifer Creech and Cathy Skowron. http://www.capecodtimes.com/article/20091001/ENTERTAIN/910019979
2008 to 2009: Various Group Shows (Truro Group)
2007 Castle Hill Group Show: Work from the Truro Group at Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill will be on display at the gallery,
10 Meetinghouse Road in Truro, through July 20. The group now numbers 53 multi-media members including Joyce Johnson,
Anne Brock, Elsa Tarantal, Joan Pereira, Cathy Skowron, Jennifer Creech and several others.
2008 to 2009: Various Group Shows (Truro Group)
2007 Castle Hill Group Show: Work from the Truro Group at Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill will be on display at the gallery,
10 Meetinghouse Road in Truro, through July 20. The group now numbers 53 multi-media members including Joyce Johnson,
Anne Brock, Elsa Tarantal, Joan Pereira, Cathy Skowron, Jennifer Creech and several others.
2005 : Truro Public Library : Paintings and Photography by Jennifer Creech, Cathy Skowron, and Wendy Willard
2005 : The Truro Group: Various group shows
2005 : The Truro Group: Various group shows
1995 to 2000 :Prometheus Forge and Foundry : Metal and Glass Sculpture : Primary Artist/Sculptor.
1995 to 2000: Represented by the Lost Bazaar Gallery, West Monroe, LA.
1995 to 2000: Represented by the Lost Bazaar Gallery, West Monroe, LA.
1991-92 Artist/Engraver at Martin Marble and Granite
1989: Darbonne Regional ArtFest: Winner: Mixed Media, OVERALL (Blue Ribbon) Festival Winner. First Place winner in ABSTRACT ART.